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Category: Process Safety

Lessons from the Vizag Steel Plant explosion highlighting key process safety lessons for industry and industrial risk management.

Vizag Steel Plant Explosion 2026: Critical Process Safety Lessons from a Major Industrial Tragedy

The Vizag Steel Plant Explosion on 8 June 2026 stands among the most serious industrial accidents reported in India in recent years. The incident, which occurred during casting operations at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), claimed nine lives and left multiple workers injured, highlighting the devastating consequences that can arise…
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Hazardous area classification for combustible dust handling operations

Hazardous Area Classification: Impact of Particle Size

Why Particle Size Matters in Hazardous Area Classification Hazardous area classification is a critical process for identifying locations where combustible dust atmospheres may create explosion risks. In industries handling powders, fine particulate materials, and dust-generating operations such as grinding, milling, conveying, mixing, and packaging, particle size plays a major role…
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Industrial combustible dust explosion hazard in manufacturing facility

Common Causes of Dust Explosions in Industrial Facilities

Combustible dust explosions are among the most dangerous and underestimated industrial hazards. Industries handling powders, fine particles, or combustible materials are exposed to significant explosion risks if proper controls are not implemented. Dust explosions can lead to catastrophic incidents involving fires, fatalities, equipment damage, production downtime, and environmental losses. At…
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Relay Coordination Study

Ensuring Industrial Safety: The Importance of Relay Coordination Study, Arc Flash Study, and Work at Height Safety

In industrial environments, safety is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a crucial aspect of operational excellence. From managing electrical systems to safeguarding workers at elevated locations, various assessments and studies play an essential role in reducing risks. Among these, Relay Coordination Study, Arc Flash Study, and Work at Height Safety…
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Lightning Protection System Design

Lightning Protection System Design for a Pharmaceutical Company – A Smart Safety Investment

In today’s high-tech industrial landscape, lightning protection system design is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a smart investment in operational safety and business continuity. This is especially true for sensitive facilities like pharmaceutical manufacturing units, where even a minor electrical surge can result in significant losses, compromised product quality, or…
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Online VS Onsite HAZOP

KBR's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the business, results of operations and financial condition...
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